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From the Bench: 43rd Circuit creates new court (DTEC) in February

by Daviess County Associate Judge Daren Adkins, Guest Columnist

In 1993 the Jackson County Circuit Court (Kansas City/Independence) created the first drug court in Missouri. Today there are more than 100 drug court programs throughout our State. Several state officials have proposed mandating the formation of such courts. Until this year the 43rd Circuit had not adopted its use. Why our circuit postponed implementing this specialty court requires a little